Guys your reviews and pms have truly made my day. I know that my updating is total crap. I sincerely plan on fixing that but I am struggling with what path I want this story to take. I had everything figured out but then some of you starting asking for an ending I didn't really have in mind… but the more I think about it the more I like it… Ugh I will figure this out, promise. Anyway here is the next chapter. I've already started on the one after this so the update should be much faster. Let me know what you think!
I like to think that I learn from my mistakes… I usually don't make the same error twice. So that is why I found myself being stared down by a speechless brunette while I sipped on a hot cup of tea. Every time I glanced up I found her narrowed eyes staring straight at me. Fidgeting I glanced over at the clock. Had it really only been five minutes?! It felt like hours. Five minutes of absolute silence.
Shrugging I gave up and made to stand. "Ok well I'm just gonna go…"
"Sit your ass down Piper." Immediately I obeyed, clutching my mug with white knuckles.
"So let me get this straight. You are going out tonight with this mysterious lover of yours and probably won't be back until tomorrow. But you don't want to talk about this person because it's still a new relationship and you aren't sure if it will develop into anything serious. So I, your best friend, am supposed to help you woo said person while remaining entirely in the dark just because it would make you more comfortable? Have I got that right?"
"Uh… yes?" She once again just stared at my face as if searching to see if my brain was still functioning. "Umm… I'll love you forever?... I'll owe you one?... Please?"
After another full minute of staring Polly finally sighed. Shaking her head she rolled her eyes and muttered, "Fine but the minute you realize that you're falling for this guy I get the full story. I'm talking every gory disgusting detail do you understand? Otherwise this is a no go."
A smile flitted across my face as I felt a heavy weight lift from my shoulders. She'd keep my secret. Alex was still solely mine… for a while at least. Leaning over I wrapped my insufferable roommate up in a quick but much needed hug while whispering, "Thanks Pol, you're the best." Snorting she muttered, "You bet your ass I am. Now come on. We gotta get you ready for tonight!"
She pulled me from the couch and tugged me towards my bedroom and for the first time in weeks I found myself laughing with my best friend.
As I pulled up to Alex's place I felt a wave of nervousness wash over me. I was going to meet Alex's friends. As sophisticated as Alex was I could only presume that her friends were too. What if I didn't fit in with her crowd? Would she realize that I was an ignorant child and choose to end our… thing? I had just gotten a taste of her, I couldn't lose her yet. Oh my god you sound desperate. Get a hold of yourself Piper! This is just a night at a club. You got this. Get drunk and dance. Squaring my shoulders I hopped out of my car and headed into her building. I fixed the hem of my dress while ascending in the elevator towards her floor. Flashbacks to my first time in this elevator overwhelmed me and a rush of heat rocketed straight to my core. God it was going to be a long night.
Before long I found myself in front of her door. After knocking I ran my hands through my curls one last time, making sure that I was the image of perfection. A black dress hugged my curves; stopping mid thigh and four-inch black heels covered my feet. Dark eye shadow graced my face giving me a sultry look. I felt ready for anything. Then the door swung open and I felt my jaw drop.
Standing before me in a tight red dress and black pumps was Alex. The tight top pushed her breasts up to reveal a nearly obscene amount of cleavage. An image of me licking and sucking those swells until they were covered in marks flashed across my mind making me blush a deep red. Glancing up I noticed that she bore the same look of hunger in her eyes that I had in mine. I made a mental reminder to thank Polly for picking out this outfit when I got home.
"Wow Pipes. You look great. Love the dress." Smirking she ushered me into her home stating that she, "Had to grab her purse and then she'd be ready." Before she disappeared into her room she peeked back at me standing in her living room and smiled. With a shake of her head she entered the room leaving me to look around.
The first thing I noticed was the growing record collection stacked beside her player. It seems Alex may be Neruda's best customer. I couldn't gauge whether or not her bookcase was fuller due to it being overflowing last time I was there. Everything else looked remotely the same. Trinkets scattered here and there that appeared to have been gathered from across the globe. A blanket tossed over the couch, and pillows arranged haphazardly giving the space a relaxed look.
Her window offered an amazing view of the city. A blanket of lights surrounded us. Buildings twinkling for as far as the eye could see. For a minute I was lost in the sight until I felt a warmth come up behind me. "Quite a view huh?"
Smiling wistfully I turned and placed an arm around her waist. "It's gorgeous. So serene. I feel like I could get lost in viewing the city for hours."
Pressing a kiss to my temple she hummed in reply. Then I felt her lip twitch in a smile as she broke away from my embrace. Walking towards the door she laughed "Well why don't we go get lost in living instead. The club awaits, my lady."
Chuckling I walked with her out the door and towards what was sure to be a night I wouldn't forget.
The club had a line that wrapped around the block consisting of gorgeous men and women who were itching for a night of release. Inwardly I sighed, waiting in these heels was going to be hell. Alex noticed my despondent expression and laughed. "Oh Pipes you have no idea how adorable you are. You honestly think I'd wait in a fucking line to dance? Give me a little more credit than that." Furrowing my brow I looked around for a different club nearby, one that didn't have a wait. Failing to spot one I felt myself becoming hopelessly confused. "Then how are we-" Before I could even finish my line of thought Alex had drug us both up to the door. Nodding at the bouncer she linked our hands and threw a "Thanks Pete" to the man as he removed the rope barring our entrance and we entered the club. I simply stared at Alex as she walked us over to the bar. Who the fuck is this person? Is she like some freaking James Bond?
Feeling my stare she turned, thrusting a tequila shot in my hand. "Relax Pipes, I know some people. Here, tequila's your favorite right?" Nodding dumbly I took the shot, following her lead and downed it before I completely registered what she had said. "Wait how did you know it was my favorite?"
Once again I found myself being stared at; assessed. "You told me once" was all she said before looking around and spotting her friends. "There they are, come on." As she lead me over to a secluded booth all I could think was Alex remembered my favorite drink. Maybe she cares more than I realized.
Reaching the booth I was met with a group of intrigued and guarded faces. A tall redhead ran her gaze over my form before settling on my face. "So you're the infamous Piper. You're a lot younger than I realized. You sure you're not out past your bedtime?"
Bristling I clenched my jaw as I fought back a snarky remark. Alex on the other hand just laughed and pulled me closer. "Oh back off Jules, you're just jealous that I found her first. We all know how deep your obsession with blondes is. Carlos man where is the booze? Don't tell me you losers were waiting on me to get the party started. As flattered as I am, I could really use a shot."
Laughter erupted from the group as Carlos waved a waitress over. "Shots all around, and keep them coming." Alex pulled me into the booth beside her while several of the women in the group continued to watch my every move. Shifting nervously I turned my attention to Alex and the conversation she was having with some chic named Sam. They were talking about some gallery that was opening next week. I didn't even know Alex was into art. Though that would explain the ridiculously expensive paintings that graced nearly every wall in her apartment.
As I attempted to follow their conversation a muscular Spanish man slid into the spot next to me. Handing me a shot he smiled and nodded towards Sam. "Those two will go on for hours when they start talking about art. My name is Joaquín. So Piper tell me about yourself. What do you do?"
Downing the shot I flashed him a genuine smile. Here was someone who didn't look at me like I was a bomb ready to go off at any moment. "I'm in college. I work at a local coffee shop that specializes in vinyls and books. That's where I met Alex." Flicking my eyes around the table I leaned into Joaquín and whispered as best I could over the music. "So all of you guys are like friends of Alex?"
Chuckling he sipped on a whiskey and shook his head. "God no. Alex… well lets just say she's not exactly an extremely social person. Which is part of the reason why we are all so fascinated with you. She usually finds one-night stands; I can't think of a single time we've actually met someone she's been with more than once. But to answer your question, no. Most of us know her through work. While I would consider us to be friendly I can't say that she shares much of her personal life with any of us… but then again we don't exactly share ours with her. It's just how we work."
Smiling he nodded towards the women still glancing every now and then in my direction. "Don't mind them. Alex is quite a catch. Most of these ladies have either wanted her or have had her but only for a night. They are fiercely protective of her even though she rarely gives them the time of day. You young lady have them baffled. You seem to have done the unthinkable. And they are trying to determine whether you are a threat or not."
My eyes widened at the news and I studied the women's faces a little more intently before whispering again, "But I haven't done anything! Alex and I haven't talked about us or what we have at all. We aren't dating… I don't even know if we are exclusive. We just are… I don't know, we just ARE. Does that make sense?"
"Oh honey these girls would kill to be just ARE with Alex. Trust me. She wouldn't have brought you if you didn't mean something to her. But you didn't hear that from me. In fact I think I'd better stop talking altogether. I know better than to piss her off. It's a fate I wouldn't wish on anyone." With a wink he slipped out of the booth again and meandered over towards the dance floor grabbing a girl to come with him as he went.
I DO mean something to her. Glancing over at Alex I found her still deep in conversation with Sam. Holding my breath I reached under the table and grabbed her hand, interlacing her fingers with mine. I saw her pause mid sentence before smirking and continuing on as if nothing had happened. Except now her thumb was rubbing little circles on my hand. I couldn't help but smile as I began looking around the club one more time. I noticed a couple grinding on the dance floor and gazed at their moves not realizing that Alex had finished talking and was now watching me.
I jumped in my seat when I felt her breath caress my ear as she whispered, "Wanna dance?" Way to go Piper. So much for playing it cool. I simply scooted out of the booth, never releasing her hand as we walked towards the other couples. Once we were in the middle of the mob I felt Alex grab my hips and pull me flush against her. We moved together in sync as the beat cascaded around us. The feel of her breasts on my back made my body immediately heat up. I ground my ass into her crotch and her hands immediately tightened on my waist. We were practically glued together as we danced to song after song. Our bodies refusing to part regardless of the sweat that was gathering on us both.
Joaquín watched us from his own spot on the dance floor and fought to repress a smile. When I locked eyes with him he shot me a wink and I felt a blush cover my entire body. Turning in Alex's hold I leaned into her neck, placing soft open mouth kisses to the skin I found there. When I reached her pulse point I bit down slightly evoking a moan which I felt ripple through her throat.
Raising my lips to her ear I licked the outer shell before husking out, "How much longer until we go to your place?" A shiver rocked through her entire body as she stared deeply into my eyes. "Give me five minutes." With that she grabbed my hand and drug me from the dance floor and back to the booth. "I'll be right back, don't move." I downed another shot as I tried to catch my breath.
A tall brunette seated across from me laughed and tossed a napkin at me to get my attention. "I totally get it now sweetheart. DAMN! That was hot!" Blushing I gave a slight smile as I looked around for Alex. The redhead frowned and reluctantly nodded. "You just better pray to God that you don't hurt her. Have a good time all you want but the minute you cause her pain you better start running. We don't respond well to bitches that fuck over our friends."
My eyebrows rose at the venom in her voice before the brunette slapped her arm and told her to calm the fuck down that Alex was perfectly capable of taking care of herself. I didn't hear the rest of her speech as I finally spotted Alex in a dark corner of the club. She was talking to a man with luscious black hair. He gestured towards his watch and she squared her shoulders and jabbed her thumb towards a door in the back. Glancing behind her at the door he shrugged before handing over a wad of cash. Alex quickly shoved it in her purse and leaned in prodding her finger into his chest. He held up his hands and backed up a few steps before giving a sinister smile and walking away. Alex shook her head then turned and headed back to the booth.
Once she saw me staring at her she plastered on a fake smile and shrugged as if what had just occurred was just some elaborate joke. When she got close enough she leaned in and gave me a deep kiss. "Mmm Pipes let's get out of here." As soon as her lips were on mine I had trouble remembering what the questions were I wanted to ask.
Sliding out of the booth I stood and she immediately wrapped her arm around my waist. Pulling me close she began to kiss my neck and ran her lips up to my jaw before placing them once more over mine. I was done for. "Let's go." I muttered in reply as she waved a hand in the direction of her friends and began pulling me towards the door.
She seemed adamant to make me forget the confusing scene I had just witnessed. All I could think of was that if she kept kissing me like this I'd let her. Who the fuck cares what that was about. All that matters is that Alex never stops kissing me like this. God don't stop!
As we reached her apartment she paused outside her door and gazed intently into my eyes as if begging me to not ask anything of her that she couldn't give. Smiling in understanding I nodded once and leaned in to kiss her again. I felt her sigh against my mouth before she reached up and pulled me to her hard. And once again we allowed our bodies to indulge in what was clearly becoming our favorite addiction.